New York state police to take over Cornell sexual assault complaints
Gov. Kathy Hochul said state police will now investigate sexual assault complaints at Cornell University, after criticism of how the school handled gang rape allegations.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that state police will investigate sexual assault complaints at Cornell University. The Hill reports she made the announcement Thursday.
Campus police would normally investigate such complaints, The Hill reports. The change follows backlash over how the school handled gang rape allegations involving a fraternity on campus, according to BBC News.
The Hill ties the decision to outrage over the handling of allegations made by a woman identified as Jane Doe. It quotes Hochul as saying she would do "everything in my power" on the matter. The quote is cut off in the report available.
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- BBC NewsNew York police will now investigate Cornell sex complaints, governor saysThu, Oct 29, 11:32 PM EDT
- The HillNew York state police taking over Cornell sexual assault complaintsFri, Oct 30, 10:14 AM EDT
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